Bizarre Birds
Publication Information
Author:  Wechsler, Doug	Illustrator:  Wechsler, Doug
Title:  Bizarre Birds	Date:  1999
Publisher:  Boyds Mill Press	City:  Honesdale, PA
ISBN, paperback:  1-56397-760-5	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:   Yes	Young Adult:   Yes
Picture:   Yes
General Information:
Book Type(s):    nonfiction
HSE Descriptor(s):    science
Summary:
Simple chapters focus on unusual birds. Stunning illustrations and a variety of text aids complement the book.
Teaching Ideas:
This is a great book for teaching animal adaptations. Many comparison and contrast activities abound e.g. types of nesting birds (where located, shaped, etc.). Either Venn diagrams or matrices make good graphic organizers(NOTE: LINK); most NF teaching strategies will work well. WWW sites abound for additional information: BirdSource: http://www.birdsource.org (learners can sign up to participate in bird counts); the Audubon Society: http://www.audubon.org; The Aviary: http://aviary.owls.com; the Raptor Center: www.raptor.cvm.umn.edu/.
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Geography > environment Science > biology > zoology > animal behavior Science > biology > zoology > ornithology/birds Science > ecology Science > biology > zoology > endangered species Science > nature

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